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Cycling: Armstrong moves to third place

By Jamey Keaten
The Associated Press
July 6, 2009

LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (AP) — If age is Lance Armstrong's enemy, then experience is his friend.With a savvy sense of the pack and a touch of luck, the 37-year-old Texan surprised some of the younger...

Football: Tigers to add ‘LSU’ to front of uniforms

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
July 6, 2009

Just in case anyone forgot who they're rooting for this fall in Tiger Stadium, the LSU football team is adding one more reminder.The Tigers have made a minor change to this season's uniforms, adding text...

Tennis: Federer sets record with No. 15

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — So many milestones and never-been-done-befores arise seemingly every time Roger Federer steps on court. The 2009 Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick was no different, and...

Former Tigers Trindon Holliday, left, and Richard Thompson compete in the 100 meters May 18, 2008, in Auburn, Ala., during the SEC Track and Field Championships.

Track and Field: Thompson qualifies for Worlds

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 6, 2009

Richard Thompson's win in the 100-meter dash at the Trinidad and Tobago national championships was impressive considering the circumstances that surrounded him.The former LSU star sprinter was involved...

LSU's volleyball team huddles during a timeout during their match against Tulane in the LSU Spring Invitational Tournament.

Volleyball: Tigers hold open gym in summer to stay fresh

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
June 30, 2009

The LSU volleyball team is looking for a bit of normalcy at the start of the upcoming season after going on the road for nearly two weeks at the start of last season because of Hurricane Gustav. Eight...

Baseball: Mainieri, father share bond

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
June 30, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has many reasons to celebrate after winning a national title June 24.But sharing the moment with his father made the championship more special for him, considering his...

Baseball: Matty Ott named to Baseball America’s Freshman All-American Team – 7:02 p.m.

By Staff Reports
June 29, 2009

LSU freshman closer Matty Ott was named to Baseball America's First-Team Freshman All-American team Tuesday.Ott earned 2009 Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Year honors on his way to a 16-save...

Softball: LSU snatches transfer athlete from Louisiana-Lafayette – 6:26 p.m.

By Staff Reports
June 29, 2009

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard announced in a news release on Tuesday that the Tigers would be stealing some talent from their in-state rivals at Louisiana-Lafayette, as Heidi Pizer has decided to...

Men’s Basketball: Kentucky looms over SEC hoops once again

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
June 29, 2009

It's a foreign concept for the Southeastern Conference to focus on anything but football during the dog days of summer.But it's an idea SEC fans may have to get used to with John Calipari taking the open...

NBA: Former Tiger could be Hornets’ hometown hero

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
June 29, 2009

Former LSU guard Marcus Thornton won't have to travel far to fulfill his dream of playing professional basketball.The 2008 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year was traded to the New Orleans Hornets...

LSU junior outfielder Jared Mitchell waves to the crowd at Alex Box Stadium on Friday during the celebration of LSU's 2009 national championship.

Baseball: Dean, Mitchell, Ochinko, Schimpf reflect on rollercoaster three year together at LSU

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
June 29, 2009

Four young players came to Baton Rouge more than two years ago when a new age of LSU baseball was just beginning.They were members of Paul Mainieri's first freshman class as the Tigers' coach, and all...

Baseball: Mainieri named Baseball America Coach of the Year – 6:20 p.m.

By Staff Reports
June 28, 2009

Baseball America named LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri its 2009 Coach of the Year on Monday.Mainieri also earned Collegiate Baseball magazine's Coach of the Year award Friday after leading the Tigers...